RN Case Management Lead: Discharge & Care Transitions

thestaffpad; Hamilton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Direct Deposit

Education Reimbursement

Fitness Center Membership

Job summary

The Staff Pad partners with a healthcare organization in Hamilton, TX to recruit an experienced Case Management Manager. You will lead the Case Management team to coordinate patient care from admission through discharge, collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, and remove barriers to timely discharge while promoting safe, cost-effective care.

Ideal candidates will be an RN with Texas licensure, 5+ years of bedside and leadership experience, and a commitment to patient advocacy, quality,

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current CPR, BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• 5+ years of Registered Nurse experience.
• Case Management leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of utilization management, discharge planning, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct discharge assessments on admission and develop timely discharge plans.
• Perform daily patient assessments, monitor, evaluate & document patient progress.
• Coordinate post-hospital care & discharge to home or other care settings.
• Educate patients and families; liaison among patients, families, physicians and care team.
• Document discharge services accurately and timely per hospital policy.
• Maintain individualized patient care plans and update them as status changes.
• Review denials, identify appeal needs, and ensure appropriate appeal completion.

Skills

Utilization management

Discharge planning

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

The Staff Pad partners with a healthcare organization in Hamilton, TX to recruit an experienced Case Management Manager. You will lead the Case Management team to coordinate patient care from admission through discharge, collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, and remove barriers to timely discharge while promoting safe, cost-effective care.

Ideal candidates will be an RN with Texas licensure, 5+ years of bedside and leadership experience, and a commitment to patient advocacy, quality,